The Acer Aspire 4553G is probably the first locally-available laptop sporting an AMD triple-core CPU. The CPU sits somewhere between Intel’s Core i3 and Core i5 systems (not just because it has 3 cores).
The unit is fairly heavy but is expected in its category — not meant to be lugged around but, IMO, more like a desktop replacement unit. The 14.1-inch screen has a maximum resolution of 1366×768 pixels. The display is bright and crisp although I found that cranking the brightness to the highest setting makes it a bit washed out.
The dark glossy lid has those subtle striped lines but that didn’t prevent the surface to be a fingerprint-magnet. The inside surface is the same except for the dark-gray brushed-metal finish on the palm rest area.
The laptop comes with a full-sized keyboard feature that Acer-signature flat, island-type keys that maximizes the keyboard real estate. The extra-large trackpad is flushed to the left side and, although the left and right buttons are not separated, the larger-than usual size makes up for it.
The Aspire 4553G is un-assuming and what you’d expect from a workhorse laptop — a mix of good specs and an affordable price point. Check out the specs of the review unit we got (with Linpus OS pre-installed):
Acer Aspire AS4553G
14.1″ display @ 1366×768
AMD Phenom II X3 N830 2.1GHz
ATI Radeon HD5470 512MB
2.0GB DDR3 RAM
320GB HDD
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth, HDMI
DVD+RW
From what I’ve read around, the triple-core Phenom II X3 is actually a quad-core X4 CPUs with one of the cores disabled. The crippling of that single core allowed AMD to offer a mid-range CPU between the dual-core X2 and the more expensive quad-core X4 CPUs (see the CPU ID screen shots below).
The CPU runs at a maximum speed of 2.1GHz for each of the 3 cores (each core has 1 thread only). The graphics is switchable between the more powerful ATI Radeon HD5470 with 512MB of DDR2 RAM and the on-board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 used in power-saving mode.
The HD5470 is still an entry-level DirectX 11 graphics card so don’t expect this to be able to handle high-detail settings when playing games.
Since the laptop did not come with Windows OS pre-installed, I had to load it up with Windows 7 Ultimate so we can get the Experience Index scores.
The X3 N830 processor got a sub-score of 6.2 on Windows Experience Index (sits between a Core i3 330M at 5.9 and a Core i5 520M at 6.7). The graphics card (ATI HD5470) got the lowest sub-score of 5.0 but it’s still a pretty decent score nonetheless.
As for battery performance, I got split results depending on which graphics card I used in the testing. When running on the discreet graphics, I get a battery rating of just over 2 hours. However, when using the integrated graphics, battery life improved and can go close to 4 hours on a single charge (set in power-saving mode).
The Acer Aspire 4553G looks to be a good mid-range laptop considering the specs that came with it. With a retail price starting at Php29,990USD 511INR 43,324EUR 487CNY 3,722 (without OS), it can still hold its ground even when compared to counterparts running Core i3 CPUs.
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JP says:
Not a bad deal for 30k, considering its graphics are powered by a discrete GPU–what I’d like to see though is how AMD will improve its shaky state in the mobility department.
Apple has already abandoned nVidia in its latest refresh of iMacs.
BrianB says:
email.
Teknisyan says:
how about the heat-factor? which is what AMD is notorious of.
But it’s a nice combo AMD then ATI! Yeah…
Jay says:
Does anybody know where I can buy this in Cebu? T__T
Ernie says:
Good specs, nice price, but not meant to be lugged around? Why, how heavy abe?
ralph says:
mahihirapan ako mg sc2 dito tsk tsk
sana 4gb ram
tapos 1g vid ram
Arvee says:
This is a midrange laptop, so don’t expect too much from that. If you want to play Starcraft 2, you’ll have to shell out more from your money to buy a laptop with more decent specs.
Anyway, with ATI and AMD working together on this one, how hot would it reach? Some says AMD have already improved their processors with regards to temperature. But ATI is also notorious of such problem (well everyone knows ATI is from AMD)
Jay says:
@Arvee
I’ve been playing SC2 on a Toshiba Satellite L510 with a dual core AMD Sempron and ATI HD 3100. It’s still playable but without the bells and whistles. Seeing as the graphics card and processor are way better, I can’t see why anyone can’t get a better sc2 game out of this.
People who have a tight budget can remedy the temperature should it get a little too hot with a cooler.
Jay says:
Err… make that an L500… my bad..
kumag says:
available na kaya ito? saan kaya pede bilin to?
Arvee says:
@Jay of course it is playable, considering that SC2 isn’t that much of a GPU hog unlike Crysis, GTA 4 and other GPU-demanding games.
Just like what Sir Abe said, “The HD5470 is still an entry-level DirectX 11 graphics card so don’t expect this to be able to handle high-detail settings when playing games.”
A notebook cooler/fan will just take off heat from the laptop’s exterior. Heat problems inside the laptop remains. Melting parts, burnt cables (extreme cases) and the internal fan speed will remain fast (which irritates the user with its sound).
Anyway, I don’t have any experience yet with an AMD powered laptop, madami lang akong nabasa so I can’t speak more about that issue.
Miguel says:
About the weight – is this the same form factor as the 4736?
Jonai says:
Nice laptop specs… AMD is not that hot. i am using my Laptop (AMD Turion X2) 24/5 for more than 2 years and heat is not a problem.
Abe Olandres says:
@migs – yup, almost the same
Jazon says:
So, how much is it with Linux? It’s mentioned that without an OS it’s Php29,990.
mrkwuzhir says:
@sir yuga
wala po ba na encounter na problema pagka install ng windows 7 ultimate? 64 bit po ito di po ba?
ung mga driver po ba nya, ay developed for windows 7? maraming salamt po!
turion64 says:
This model is now available in Gilmore Area
For Cebu market you can buy order basis thru tech Target Ayala Mall Cebu
For Davao please look for Rasi Computer
canizares_henry says:
@turion64
pila man sad na parts sa imo dri sa cebu?
enteng says:
got this laptop..panalo talaga at great price…^^
Darryl says:
Sir yuga, can you benchmark it please?
Darryl says:
Can someone who has this unit please verify the graphics memory? in this entry, it’s specified that “ddr2”.
sans says:
Sir abe where can i buy acer aspire 4553g. Pinuntahahn ko na lahat compstore. pero wala cla model 4553g.
ano pa po ang pede ko idagdag para lalong gumanda ang graphics nia? Salamat in advance and more power
Regards
sans
markshadow58 says:
hmmmm…sir acer aspire 4552 ata yung model at ddr3 hndi ddr2 yung vcard….^^
allan says:
for cebu buyers, you can buy 4553g sa nutech, meron na silang stocks available already…
Em says:
Some people here are still living in the past. LOL. AMD’s processors right now doesn’t have the heat issue like what they used to about a decade ago. You guys still believe those “techie” people from malls who would say “Wag AMD, malakas uminit yan!”? Susmaryosep! 2010 na po! Magugunaw na mundo sa 2012 yun pa rin paniwala niyo LOL
Empoy says:
Some people here are still living in the past. LOL. AMD’s processors right now doesn’t have the heat issue like what they used to about a decade ago. You guys still believe those “techie” people from malls who would say “Wag AMD, malakas uminit yan!, Mag Intel na lang po kayo!”(Mas malaki kita pag intel eh). Susmaryosep! 2010 na po! Magugunaw na mundo sa 2012 yun pa rin paniwala niyo LOL
Gadget Reviews says:
Yeahhh,, i love this one,, now i using this Acer Aspire.
http://gadget-reviewed.blogspot.com/2010/08/apple-ipod-touch-32-gb-3rd-generation.html :D
YM Invisible Detector says:
i have no money to buy this one. :)) hehe
paulestanislao says:
i think this laptop is enough for my video editing software…i’d like to install sony vegas pro 9 and adobe after effects cs5 on it.
and in terms of gaming, i think this will do some decent trick if i’m going to tweak the resolution.
pretty good specs for some low price.
Kevin says:
I was wondering, how does the speakers sound like? Are the volume levels good?
vincent says:
can anyone give me the product link of this laptop from the acer website? just want to check if it’s drivers for windows 7 64 bit is complte/updated
jooolian says:
di ko siya makita sa acer na website D: bakit ganun!? it’s perfect for me pa naman!!! im having second thoughts tuloy T_T
vincent says:
@jooolian
same here. pero nga dahil wala sa website nagdadalawang isip din ako. pano yung bio driver etc kung di naman makita sa website. i hope someone here can post a link of the product page of this laptop from the acer website
paulkev09 says:
@joolian & vincent
i think this laptop is a newly released one. i have not seen this on the international website yet. but i saw this laptop available at gilmore for the price of Php 29,995. maybe acer will update their site a week later.
jooolian says:
@paulkev09
i sure hope so :|
vincent says:
parang alam ko yang store na yan ^^ meron din sila nung 4552, yung talagang amd quad core na. pero hintayin ko muna sa acer website bago ako magdecide ^^
skye says:
i got this last july for only 29k cash. that time there’s only one store that sells this unit. and all other stores in sm north (even acer itself) DOES NOT HAVE ANY IDEA of this model… i don’t know if others have this unit already. i even remember their reaction when i asked them this unit: “phenom?” “wala pa pong acer na triple core!” “may i3 po kami” “cellphone po ba hinahanap niyo? (sa acer store yan!)” yung iba nakakunot nlng yung noo nila.
i’m so happy with this unit i can play sims 3 XD i’m so glad i saw this unit before buying… that time there are only 2 websites with this model.
jooolian says:
@skye – san mo nabili?
mcometa says:
@skye that was funny! Hahaha!
I am actually eyeing for this one. *sigh* hopefully sa Christmas.
jdgr8 says:
@skye…bka nmn pde mo sabhin kung san mo nascore ung laptop mo bro…balak ko kc bumili nxt week.
lennox_tpc says:
I really think the Acer Aspire AS4553 AMD Phenom Quad is a bang-for-the-buck lappy.
Mine is going to arrive tomorrow in my office. :-)
skye says:
sa think pc po sa sm north. i haven’t been there ever since i bought the laptop. so i can’t tell kung meron pa or kung meron narin yung ibang stores… i wanted to check if gilmore stores have this, pero wala ako kasama kaya tinamad ako. check niyo narin
macc0i says:
i hav acer aspire 4553G 1 month old p skin super bilis talaga & gustong gusto ko talaga i2 alam nyo kayang kaya d2 ang call of duty modern warfare 2…..nice talaga high performance talaga ang laptop na i2
jdgr8 says:
@skye: I already got 1…tnx…nice laptop kya lng ramdam mo tlga init ng AMD…u can this guys http://www.villman.com/Product-Detail/Acer_Aspire_4745G-332G32M. same specs kya lng I3.
skye says:
nice one!
sobrang init b tlg? ramdam ko lng naman pag nagggames at while actively charging…
buboy says:
how about Intel core duo? it is good for gaming?
What specs of laptop good for gaming?
skye says:
@ buboy:
i think core 2 duo will play some games… but for more demanding ones, i5 or i7 i think…
for amd try starting at athlon II
my tip: if you’re looking for a good laptop, never get tired of looking at the net, especially benchmarking and reviews. and if you have a particular game you wanna play, try looking for websites where you can specify a particular processor/video card and the website will tell if you can play the game or not. that way you will know what sort of processor or video card to choose.
audiedevera says:
sir can i have a copy of your batterybar for my 4553g? thanks in advance!
mark benson says:
what is the worst problem with this unit?
Nyle says:
@Jay : You can buy it at E’ mall… at Nutech 3rd floor… P29900 for Cash Buyers…
Hram says:
Is it compatible with SDHC cards?
audiedevera says:
sir tan0ng ko lang po kc acer4553g unit q.. Kso pg ngswitch po q ng grafixcard nag fliflicker po xa ng 3x.. Installed aman po ung nsa drivers q at inaupdate q din ung bios nya to 1.17.. Kso ganun parn.. Nkakaincounter po b kau ng ganun? Updated din drivers q.. Any solution po? Npatsek q nrn s service center at waiting 4 board replacement
christian says:
hi actually, i have a quite similar prob as yours. ndi ganyan exactly, pro kc when i plug/unplug my laptop it changes the video card (switches to higher vcard when plugged), when i do that my screen goes black for a while then reloads. i actually dont like that happening everytime i plug/unplug and i cant control that using the catalyst center
anyway my point is, i reformatted my laptop after the OS trial expired. then after installing al the drivers, i did not change anything from the catalyst control center so it’s permanently using the higher vcard. and my prob was solved. maybe you can just reformat (sounds crazy) your pc. anyway if it’s windows 7 its easier to recover your files…
audiedevera says:
ah… same here i’m using higher vcard either battery mode or plugged, what i want is when using battery mode it should be the lower vcard being used to… but everytym i turned on the unit it always goes back to the high vcard as a default, futhermore the flickering is very annoying… may gues is, it ati’s problem.. the switchable graphics they have on this unit are not yet well folished… that y everytime we switch vcard it always flickers… newer ati brands that are switchable i think are already folished. hope amd or acer or ati can give us bios update on it… :) bios v1.14 wasn’t enough
Hannah says:
i can’t install the driver of the webcam.. it always says “device not recognize” what shall i do?
audiedevera says:
try other webcam installer loaded on the your drivers cd
suyin webcam work for me.
Silvio says:
I buy two units of a Acer Aspire 4553 AMD Turion II X2 P540 2.4 GHz 4096 MB and we love it. Good price and trusted components.
Cha Sy says:
All of a sudden my Asus keyboard stopped working, hays not recommended ang Asus intel core i3. Sobrang bulok.
Silvio - Veteranos da Estrada says:
Acer is a greate notebook.